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so i think they're really in trouble in virginia. we've seen a slip on the part of the romney campaign since the convention, so whatever that convention bounces, it turned into a convention slide in virginia. we have a series of polls out now that show the gap widening between obama and romney. i think the romney campaign needs to find an opening, a gap to shoot in virginia on that issue. they need to press that gap. >> it's interesting you say that the spokesperson for the rnc in saz said obviously in 2008 we got our clock cleaned here and got caught flat foolted. we're just casting a real wide net in virginia. what do you make of that statement, professor? >> well, it may be a wide net, but it's not capturing anything. in the latest swing state poll, they're behind on every issue. i mean, the number one issue that the romney campaign was going to press against obama they're behind on, the economy. they're behind on national security. they're behind on dealing with the international crises. this is a state with a huge military prese
so i think they're really in trouble in virginia. we've seen a slip on the part of the romney campaign since the convention, so whatever that convention bounces, it turned into a convention slide in virginia. we have a series of polls out now that show the gap widening between obama and romney. i think the romney campaign needs to find an opening, a gap to shoot in virginia on that issue. they need to press that gap. >> it's interesting you say that the spokesperson for the rnc in saz...
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let me bring to e coersation inton kis a political science professor in virginia. thank you so much for your time. we have romney and obama in virginia right now. we have this segment called purple rain for a ra. it's solidly purple, and this is an interesting race for many reasons in virginia. the problem in virginia for the romney campaign is they're on the defensive on all the issues, on theeconomy, women's issues, national security, all of issues that are important they're on the defensive right they don't have an iue opening to pressba campaign on in virginia. they're behind on the economy, which was supposed to be president obama's weakness. so i think they're really in trouble in virginia we've seen a slip on the part of the romne campaign since the conventionsohart convention bounces, it turned into a convention slide in virginia. we have a series of polls out now that show the gap widening between obama and romney. i think the rney campaign needs to find anpening, a ga to shoot in virginia on that issue. they need to press that gap. >> it's interesting you
let me bring to e coersation inton kis a political science professor in virginia. thank you so much for your time. we have romney and obama in virginia right now. we have this segment called purple rain for a ra. it's solidly purple, and this is an interesting race for many reasons in virginia. the problem in virginia for the romney campaign is they're on the defensive on all the issues, on theeconomy, women's issues, national security, all of issues that are important they're on the defensive...
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some of the races that i'm looking at most closely is seeing at the 50-50 contests and virginia, the battle between tim cain and george allen. very well if republicans are going to try to run the table to either pick up aet of four seats that tyee i prenamins re-election, virginia will probably have to be a very big component there. republicans also have to hold on to the 50-50 ctest in nevada between senator dean heller and shelly berkeley. they're two contests and one that isaetve all been watchi, beeen elizabeth warren and scott brown. republicans really need to be able to win that so they can actually net elsewhere. >> all right. so one thing, though, when it comes to the todd akin-clare caill race, 're seeing the first mccaskill ad taking him to task aut the legitimate rape comments. let's take a look. >> todd akin said he didn't like social security. on september 3rd, 2011, todd akin said medicar was unconstition. ma16inai he wants to abolish the minimum wage and august 19th todd akin said only some rapes are legitimate. what will he say next? >> so, mark this is the first time
some of the races that i'm looking at most closely is seeing at the 50-50 contests and virginia, the battle between tim cain and george allen. very well if republicans are going to try to run the table to either pick up aet of four seats that tyee i prenamins re-election, virginia will probably have to be a very big component there. republicans also have to hold on to the 50-50 ctest in nevada between senator dean heller and shelly berkeley. they're two contests and one that isaetve all been...
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look at tim kaine in virginia. eight points up after being deadlocked or down. it's cutting the other way. >> thank you so much. always a pleasure talking with you. thank you. did the romney camp overplay its hand trying to counterattack the president with a tape from 14 years ago that wasn't played in its entirety? mark murray joins me. we're talking about the tale of the tapes. why tim pawlenty is stepping down from his position in the romney campaign. it's just one of the things we thought you should know. [ mrs. hutchison ] friday night has always been all fun and games here at the hutchison household. but one dark stormy evening... she needed a good meal and a good family. so we gave her purina cat chow complete. it's the best because it has something for all of our cats! and after a couple of weeks she was part of the family. we're so lucky that lucy picked us. [ female announcer ] purina cat chow complete. and for a delicious way to help maintain a healthy weight, try new purina cat chow healthy weight. try this... bayer? this isn't just a headache. trust
look at tim kaine in virginia. eight points up after being deadlocked or down. it's cutting the other way. >> thank you so much. always a pleasure talking with you. thank you. did the romney camp overplay its hand trying to counterattack the president with a tape from 14 years ago that wasn't played in its entirety? mark murray joins me. we're talking about the tale of the tapes. why tim pawlenty is stepping down from his position in the romney campaign. it's just one of the things we...
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law faces its last court test before the election. >>> first, developing news from virginia where the first lady, michelle obama, is speaking to grassroots supporters in richmond. she sfopoke about the afak itta libya. she said her and the president are heart-broken. join our conversation on twitter. you can find me @tamronhall and my team is hanging it @newsnation. when this hotc to provide a better benefits package... oahhh! [ male announcer ] it made a big splash with the employees. [ duck yelling ] [ male announcer ] find out more at... [ duck ] aflac! [ male announcer ] ...forbusiness.com. ♪ ha ha! his morning starts with arthritis pain. and two pills. afternoon's overhaul starts with more pain. more pills. triple checking hydraulics. the evening brings more pain. so, back to more pills. almost done, when... hang on. stan's doctor recommended aleve. it can keep pain away all day with fewer pills than tylenol. this is rudy. who switched to aleve. and two pills for a day free of pain. ♪ [ female announcer ] and try aleve for relief from tough headaches. [ female announcer ] and
law faces its last court test before the election. >>> first, developing news from virginia where the first lady, michelle obama, is speaking to grassroots supporters in richmond. she sfopoke about the afak itta libya. she said her and the president are heart-broken. join our conversation on twitter. you can find me @tamronhall and my team is hanging it @newsnation. when this hotc to provide a better benefits package... oahhh! [ male announcer ] it made a big splash with the employees....
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in three key states, virginia, florida, ohio, almost $1 million there they're spending. where is this election coming down to? no question about it. you at those three states, that's what the romney campaign sees. despite the pick of paul ryan from wisconsin, no advertising in wisconsin, no advertising in michigan, no advertising in pennsylvania. really quite striking. >> all right. thank you very much. we'll talk with you tomorrow. and when he takes the stage tonight, president obama will certainly try to rekindle enthusiasm that swept the nation only four years ago. the 2008 election was a once in a lifetime historic event. since then, many have said the president has not done enough as far as communicating his message despite his great oratory. in "the new york times," nicklas writes, a president's central job is not pollty but national team captain. there obama failed us. joining me now, douglas brinkley. thank you so much for joining me. what do you make of this ad saying that he believes the president has failed, he did not live up to this franklin roosevelt, the f
in three key states, virginia, florida, ohio, almost $1 million there they're spending. where is this election coming down to? no question about it. you at those three states, that's what the romney campaign sees. despite the pick of paul ryan from wisconsin, no advertising in wisconsin, no advertising in michigan, no advertising in pennsylvania. really quite striking. >> all right. thank you very much. we'll talk with you tomorrow. and when he takes the stage tonight, president obama...